Ludwigia Species, Clove-Strip, Creeping Water-Primrose, Floating Primrose Willow, Water Primrose
Ludwigiapeploides

Family: Onagraceae (on-uh-GRAY-see-ee)
Genus: Ludwigia (lud-WIG-ee-uh)
Species: peploides (pep-LOY-deez)

Category
Ponds and Aquatics

Water Requirements
Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Foliage Color
Orange/Apricot

Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Bright Yellow

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting